But the cost is high and the space to house all those 4-year-olds is limited, issues likely to be discussed as legislators consider more than 200 education-related bills.
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Auction postponed, giving developer more time to get $40 million Saco Island project approved
Bernie Saulnier now has until March 15 to win approvals to build a hotel, a marina, housing and more on the undeveloped land between Biddeford and Saco.
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Sanford Medical Center expanding facilities with projects costing $34 million
The hospital is adding an elder care building and a behavioral health unit, and is involved in efforts to upgrade technology and modernize its appearance.
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Snow and freezing rain cause crashes in southern Maine
A morning crash slowed travel on the Maine Turnpike in York County and another around noon injured 3 people in Scarborough.
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Simulated end-of-life journey delivers emotional insights
Maine hospice and health care professionals, medical students and even loved ones can broaden empathic responses via virtual reality.
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Maine banks increase employees’ minimum wage to $15
The wage increase for Mechanics and Biddeford savings banks affects most hourly workers.
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Slippery morning commute leads to crashes, including several on Maine Turnpike
The fast-moving storm dropped a few inches of snow just in time for the morning commute.
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Two Mainers to plead guilty to drug charge in case that led to overdose death
Earl Cormier, of Biddeford, and Suzanne Cormier, of Sanford, provided the fentanyl-laced drug and needles to the victim in 2017, according to court documents.
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Nine housing projects in Maine receive federal aid
The $15.3 million in grants and loans are earmarked for affordable housing.
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Maine State Police consider charging woman in turnpike crash
Witnesses say the driver of a Mitsubishi Eclipse was traveling more than 100 mph and weaving in and out of traffic before crashing into a pickup truck in Biddeford.